Riley vs Legend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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Riley Rank #229

Legend Rank #157

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Legend more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Legend mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Riley and Legend boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.